Aerodynamics Engineer

Frontier Wind is a leader in renewable technologies. With over 20 years experience operating wind turbines, in some of the world's most difficult environments, there are few companies with the depth of knowledge it takes to help the wind industry meet its full potential. Frontier Wind is a well-funded developer of advanced rotor technologies that drive down the cost of wind power while simultaneously increasing the value of the energy each turbine produces.  The senior engineering members are among the most respected and talented in their fields, and the executive management has built and grown businesses worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

Frontier Wind is an exciting, technology driven company with new cutting-edge, patented technology and an incredible entrepreneurial spirit. The Sacramento area Engineering Center is a lively hub of activity, staffed by a rapidly expanding team of very intelligent, focused Engineers who each have adapted key aspects of Frontier Wind's development of the "Gustbuster", a project that will clearly revolutionize the wind turbine industry.

Position Overview:

This Aerodynamics Engineer position requires a strong background in computational and experimental aerodynamics. In addition, knowledge of aerodynamic load control and wind energy experience is highly regarded. This very dynamic position will include projects ranging from the aerodynamic design of active load control systems for wind turbine blades to developing data acquisition software for field-testing. The ability to proficiently perform computational fluid dynamic (CFD) simulations and wind tunnel testing are required. The position also demands creativity and motivation, with the ability to rapidly transition from one aspect of a project to the other.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree or higher in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, a PHD is preferred
• Experience in low speed (low subsonic) aerodynamics is required - Experience in 3D, rotational aerodynamics including wind turbines, rotorcraft, etc. desired.
• Proficiency in Computational Fluid Dynamics is required - including software packages used for pre-processing (e.g. grid generation), simulation, and post-processing
• Aerodynamic load control experience is desired, including slats, flaps, air jets, suction, etc
• MATLAB proficient - prior experience with this software mandatory
• Programming experience - in FORTRAN or C or C++ required
• 5 years Wind Industry or related industry experience preferred
• Design experience is required
• Must relocate to location within reasonable commuting distance of the Rocklin, California (Sacramento area)